Raptadu chainsaw attack victim’s condition improving, says A.P. Health Minister
Dressing has been changed for injuries on her head, neck, face, arms, and back. The wounds are healing well and she is responding positively to the treatment, says Satya Kumar Yadav
Minister of Health Satya Kumar Yadav on Monday (November 9, 2026) said that the health condition of M. Gopika, who was injured in the chainsaw attack by a youth at Raptadu ZPHS, has improved further. The girl is currently undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru.
In an official statement here on the health condition of Gopika, the Minister said that the girl was shifted to a general ward and the medical team has changed the dressings on her wounds once again. “Dressing has been changed for injuries on her head, neck, face, arms, and back. The wounds are healing well. Gopika has responded positively to the treatment,” the Minister said.
Mr. Satya Kumar Yadav further said that the splint on her left arm has been removed, allowing for better movement of the limb. Gopika is experiencing chest pain when coughing and it is being managed with medication.
As the oral food intake is low currently, Gopika is being fed with the help of a nasogastric tube. The Minister said that the doctors are encouraging the girl to start consuming food orally.
Earlier in the day, HRD Minister Nara Lokesh who has been monitoring the girl’s health posted on X, “The plastic surgery team completed her wound debridement and suture adjustments today without any complications. Her wounds are healing well, and she tolerated the procedure extremely well. An encouraging step forward - the team removed her left-hand sling so she can begin moving her arm again! While she remains on round-the-clock pain management and feeding support, she is stable and being prepared to move from the PICU to the ward under expert care. Keeping her in our prayers.”
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